This movie really is the pits and is deservedly shown on 'Bad Movie Night' and other film channels of a similar ilk. What was David Oliver thinking when he constructed this mess? Judging by how much he contributed towards the production of this film, I think he wanted to be the next Orson Welles but he's more like the next Ed Wood! Luckily, Oliver realised the errors of his ways and quit the film business.
The plot had potential at some point. When you think about California Man and how funny some of the cultural clash jokes in that were, this could have been an inverted alternative. Alas, this was not the case and sadly the audience are subjected to an awful, bumbling romance between Roebuck and Thompson whilst the other cave people, mildly amusing at first, simply get really tiresome. I have to admit, Cavegirl did, unintentionally, have me laughing at some points at how bad everything was and how the plot went from bad to worst but this is not good comedy! Time travel is such an imaginative and brilliant concept when done well (see Back to the Future and Terminator) but Cavegirl is embarrassing and lacks any excitement.
The acting is laughable. Roebuck and Thompson have the only two proper roles and both are awful. Thompson is OK before she starts learning English but then she gets very bad, very quickly. This was her only starring role and was subsequently relegated to playing #2 hooker in her final film before quiting. Roebuck is remarkably even worse, yet, somehow has carved out a fairly respectable career for himself. When he got blown up in Lost, I think that was redemption for this turkey! His performance is charmless and devoid of any talent.
The worst film I have ever seen and the only film I've seen that has no redeeming features whatsoever, avoid Cavegirl at all costs unless you are a bad movie fan or there's a big group of people who can all join in on the mockery.
The plot had potential at some point. When you think about California Man and how funny some of the cultural clash jokes in that were, this could have been an inverted alternative. Alas, this was not the case and sadly the audience are subjected to an awful, bumbling romance between Roebuck and Thompson whilst the other cave people, mildly amusing at first, simply get really tiresome. I have to admit, Cavegirl did, unintentionally, have me laughing at some points at how bad everything was and how the plot went from bad to worst but this is not good comedy! Time travel is such an imaginative and brilliant concept when done well (see Back to the Future and Terminator) but Cavegirl is embarrassing and lacks any excitement.
The acting is laughable. Roebuck and Thompson have the only two proper roles and both are awful. Thompson is OK before she starts learning English but then she gets very bad, very quickly. This was her only starring role and was subsequently relegated to playing #2 hooker in her final film before quiting. Roebuck is remarkably even worse, yet, somehow has carved out a fairly respectable career for himself. When he got blown up in Lost, I think that was redemption for this turkey! His performance is charmless and devoid of any talent.
The worst film I have ever seen and the only film I've seen that has no redeeming features whatsoever, avoid Cavegirl at all costs unless you are a bad movie fan or there's a big group of people who can all join in on the mockery.